Originally Posted by Flying Ninja
Save that poor kid's soul and vere him away from a flying career.
I read the magazine but don't look at their web site. AOPA has pretty pictures of airplanes, that's all I get out of it. But you're right, AOPA might not be the place for an informationa video on the aviation career path. But it's definitely something that should be out there. I'd do it if I was on the other side of the fence. Hopefully pilots on this board who have experienced the regional rape experience can take lead on it.
There's nothing wrong with wanting to fly for a living. I think he's making the right call and majoring in something OTHER than aviation. Too many people forget that there are other options out there than being "raped" by the regionals. In fact, a little self respect and pride in your training and abilities should be enough to help. I seen a lot of pilots on here, as well as through my career that spout off about how this or that is destroying the industry, and how everybody needs to take a stand yet at the same time the same pilot would stab another in the back if it benefits his position.
There's nothing wrong with glossy pictures of airplanes in a magazine about flying. I don't see how a Mooney Ovation threatens your job. I like the fact that they have been fighting tooth and nail to keep the FAA from being privatized (look at how well that's worked in canada) as well as trying to elimiate some airspace restrictions that have harmed the industry like the DC ADIZ.
I've said it once, I'll say it again. Rather than blaming these young, starry-eyed ones for destroying the industry take a proactive approach and get them on our side.